Top week 1 WW DEF/ST (1 Viewer)

[Pittsburgh United]

So which of the top DEF/ST teams that may be on waiver wires are for real? In my league, Houston is the #2 D for week 1 (25 pts), and are available on the wire. Indy is #4 (21 pts), and the Bungles are #5 (20 pts). I think the Bungles overperformed last night against a not-very-good offense. Houston and Indy both did well against solid offenses (though, yes, KC is an all-around bad squad), and I think one of them might be a gem. It seems difficult to take a Houston defense, though. Can they be for real?

 

[The Man with the Plan]

I think that was more KC being bad than Houston being good. The Chiefs offensive line played horribly on Sunday. I wouldn't pick them up.

Bengals and Colts on the other hand just might be worth it. Bengals aren't a good NFL defense but they can be a good fantasy defense like they were 2 seasons ago. The Colts are just stellar right. Ever since the playoffs they've shut offenses down.

So the priority for me would go Colts, Bengals,Texans.

 

[Pittsburgh United]

I think that was more KC being bad than Houston being good. The Chiefs offensive line played horribly on Sunday. I wouldn't pick them up.Bengals and Colts on the other hand just might be worth it. Bengals aren't a good NFL defense but they can be a good fantasy defense like they were 2 seasons ago. The Colts are just stellar right. Ever since the playoffs they've shut offenses down.So the priority for me would go Colts, Bengals,Texans.

I'm targeting the Colts, but trying to come to a decision on #2 if I miss them. Kinda hard for me to take the Bengals D. That Ravens O was just so bad last night. Regardless of the KC play-calling, or OL play, holding LJ to 43 yards rushing is impressive.

 

[Boulder Toads]

Bengals get to play @ CLE this week ... pretty tasty matchup if you're just looking for a 1 week fill-in

I'd prefer IND, CIN then HOU from a longer-term outlook.

 

[Fear The Turtle]

As I just stated in another thread about this topic, I'm mildly optimistic about Houston and their young talent. The problem is their weakest link is at safety and they lost a starter, Simmons, for the year. Some nice matchups, though.

 

[analog_hiss]

Bengals get to play @ CLE this week ... pretty tasty matchup if you're just looking for a 1 week fill-in I'd prefer IND, CIN then HOU from a longer-term outlook.

I thought the CLE matchup looked mighty tasty, too.

 

[djjosee]

Dumping the Giants to get the Bengals for week 2.